Celebrating Downriver for 15 Years!
WE ARE DOWNRIVER!
Since 2011, DiscoverDownriver.com has proudly supported and promoted the Downriver community. As the original community platform, what began as a mission to champion the region, Discover Downriver has grown into a trusted resource for events, job opportunities, restaurants, and businesses, while simultaneously promoting the community. Through the website and free mobile app, Discover Downriver connects people to the experiences and opportunities that make this region thrive.
Let’s continue to support and celebrate the Downriver community. SUPPORT LOCAL!
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Oct24Sat2026 River Rouge Festival of Frights (Oct. 23 – 25) @ COOLIDGE PLAZA - Beside the Reno Building Oct 24 all-day**Click on the picture for more details**
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Hurry and grab your broomstick for a mystical Potion Trail in participating downtown shops!
The biggest honor goes to the winning participant in our contest for the Best Witch Hat.
Allen Park The Great Pumpkin Party @ Allen Park Historical Museum Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm~Click on the below picture~
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Melvindale Pumpkin Decorating Contest (K-12) @ Melvindale Public Library Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Paint a pumpkin at the library! Pumpkins are then displayed and voted on at the library. Winners take home a prize after Halloween.
Registration is required for this event so that we have enough pumpkins for everyone. Call/visit the library to sign up (313-429-1090) OR click here: https://melvindale.lib.mi.us/
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Oct
24
Sat
2026
Oct 24 all-day
**Click on the picture for more details**
**Click on the picture for more details**
Hurry and grab your broomstick for a mystical Potion Trail in participating downtown shops!
The biggest honor goes to the winning participant in our contest for the Best Witch Hat.
Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
~Click on the below picture~
Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Paint a pumpkin at the library! Pumpkins are then displayed and voted on at the library. Winners take home a prize after Halloween.
Registration is required for this event so that we have enough pumpkins for everyone. Call/visit the library to sign up (313-429-1090) OR click here: https://melvindale.lib.mi.us/
**Click on the picture for more details**
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